Chapter 109

Flora's POV

The next day

The late afternoon sun slanted across the estate gardens, tinting the air with gold. The roses had begun to bloom in earnest, their petals flushed and heavy with dew, but Flora barely noticed them. My line of sight was completely occupied.

He was sitting on the low stone wall by the fountain, leaning slightly forward, elbows resting on his knees. His hair caught the light, and for a fleeting moment he looked almost at ease, though his eyes betrayed a ...